DRDO SAG Paid Internship 2025: Golden Opportunity for Engineering & Science Students
Scientific Analysis Group (SAG)
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
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Total Vacancies
24 Paid Internship Seats
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Short Description: DRDO SAG Paid Internship 2025
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
The Scientific Analysis Group (SAG), a premier research laboratory under Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, invites applications for its prestigious Paid Internship Scheme (January–June 2026). This six-month internship is designed for final-year UG & PG students in Engineering and Science disciplines. With a stipend of ₹30,000 (paid in two installments), this internship offers hands-on exposure to cutting-edge defence research projects in Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Electronics, Physics, and Mathematics/Statistics.
This is a career-defining opportunity for meritorious students to gain practical experience in defence-related applications, enhance technical skills, and contribute to national security research.
Important Dates and Application Fee: DRDO SAG Paid Internship 2025
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Application Begins: 09 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 10 days from advertisement publication (19 December 2025)
- Admit Card: Not Applicable (Selection via merit/interaction)
- Examination Date: Not Applicable
- Application Fee: Nil (No fee for any category)
Category-wise Fee
- General/EWS/OBC: No Fee
- SC/ST/PH/Woman: No Fee
- Mode of Payment: Not Applicable (Free application process)
Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: DRDO SAG Paid Internship 2025
| Post Name / Discipline | Branch Code | Total Vacancy | Educational Qualification | Duration | Location | Pay Scale |
| CS/AI/IT/ISE/Cyber Security | CS | 17 | Final Year B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. | 6 Months | SAG, DRDO Delhi | ₹30,000 (₹15,000 in 3rd month + ₹15,000 in 6th month) |
| Electronics/ECE/EIE | EC | 04 | Final Year B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. | 6 Months | SAG, DRDO Delhi | Same as above |
| Physics | PH | 02 | Final Year M.Sc. | 6 Months | SAG, DRDO Delhi | Same as above |
| Mathematics/Statistics | MA | 01 | Final Year M.Sc. | 6 Months | SAG, DRDO Delhi | Same as above |
Notes:
- Age Limit: As per DRDO internship scheme norms (final-year UG/PG students only).
- Age Relaxation: Not applicable (internship scheme is merit-based).
- Cut-Off Date for Age Calculation: Academic year 2025–26 final-year students only.
How to Apply: DRDO SAG Paid Internship 2025
- Applications must be submitted only via email to [email protected].
- The subject line of the email should clearly mention:
"Application for Paid Internship - January 2026"along with the Branch Code & Discipline. - Address the application to: Director, Scientific Analysis Group (SAG), DRDO, Delhi-110054.
- Attach scanned copies of all required documents (see below).
- Ensure submission within 10 days of advertisement publication. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
Documents Required: DRDO SAG Paid Internship 2025
Applicants must attach scanned copies of the following:
- Duly filled Application Form (with passport-size photo).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Principal/HOD/TPO (Annexure-I).
- 10th Mark Sheet.
- 12th/Diploma Mark Sheet.
- Mark Sheets of all completed semesters (UG/PG).
- Aadhaar Card.
- College ID Card.
At the time of joining, additional documents required include:
- Original NOC.
- Police Verification Certificate.
- Undertakings (Annexure-II & III).
- Cancelled cheque for stipend transfer.
- Original and photocopies of mark sheets and ID proofs.
Selection Process: DRDO SAG Paid Internship 2025
- Eligibility: Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA from AICTE/UGC approved institutions.
- Merit-Based Selection: Shortlisting based on CGPA, interview/interaction, and document verification.
- Notification: Only selected candidates will be informed via email.
- Final Decision: Entirely merit-based; no communication for rejected applications.
Important Instructions
- Internship is strictly full-time; no leave except for medical leave with a valid prescription.
- Attendance requirement: Minimum 15 working days per month.
- Stipend disbursed in two equal installments (₹15,000 each).
- An internship certificate is issued only upon successful completion of 6 months.
- An internship does not guarantee employment in DRDO.
- Any breach of rules, IT regulations, or the Official Secrets Act will result in termination.
- SAG reserves the right to modify vacancies or criteria without prior notice.
FAQ
Q1. Is there any application fee for the DRDO SAG Internship 2025?
No. The application process is completely free for all categories.
Q2. What is the stipend amount for the internship?
₹30,000 in total, paid in two installments of ₹15,000 each (after the 3rd and 6th months).
Q3. Can students with backlogs apply?
No. Students with any backlog/failed subjects are not eligible.
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